The 31st match of IPL 2024 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals is going to be played today at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The two table toppers will look to win against each other to keep the number 1 ranking for themselves. Sanju Samson is the visiting captain, while Shreyas Iyer is going to lead the purple army. This article covers everything about the pitch report of Eden Gardens and the IPL stats ahead of KKR vs RR today match.
KKR vs RR, IPL 2024 Match 31: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens in Kolkata is known for its short boundaries, which make it a high-scoring venue. In the only evening match played here, KKR managed to defend 208 runs against SRH, winning by four runs. In the previous afternoon game, the hosts easily chased down 162 runs. This pattern emphasizes the preference for chasing at this venue, with a score of around 200 considered par, depending on the bowlers’ performances. Expect a batting-friendly pitch, forcing bowlers to innovate and employ variations to counteract the batters’ aggression.
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Eden Gardens IPL Stats
| Matches Played | 88 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 36 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 52 |
| Matches Won Winnings Toss | 47 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 41 |
| Matches With No Result | 0 |
| Highest Team Total | 235/4 |
| Lowest Team Total | 49 |
| Average First Innings Total | 160 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 201 |